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  2010 Mercedes-Benz E250 or 2010 Jaguar XF? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at buying a 2010 ex-demonstrator Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI or a 2010 ex-demonstrator Jaguar XF 3.00 D Luxury. The latter gets a good write-up,...
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  Which fun, fast car is suitable for my son and his young family? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Sense and coming family committments have caught up with my 28-year-old son. The Porsche Boxster has gone and a replacement is required. Annual mileage...
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  Documentary evidence 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A delivery driver who works next door to me, told of an incident about two weeks ago. He was driving his car to work in South London when he was stopped...
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  Does my husband - a rural GP in Cornwall - need 4x4 in the winter, or will winter tyres suffice? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We live in Cornwall, not the Alps, and although we did have some of the white stuff this year we managed, as we had a very nice Land Rover Discovery. Sadly...
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  Which car for a tall first-time automatic driver? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend the best car for my son who has recently passed his test to drive an automatic car? He's 6 feet 4 inches tall and about 19 stone, and...
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  Why are my brakes overheating on one side? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my car for a drive and, by the end of it, my front driver's side brakes were screeching and red hot. I let them cool down and on the return...
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  Unheard of 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a new Hyundai i30 1.6 Comfort. The car is fine except for the accelerator, which is very fierce at small openings. This makes it...
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  Blocking tactics 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the motor trade and was on road test in a customer’s car the other day. He was driving and block changed from 2nd to 5th at about 35mph going UP...
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  What do you think of the new diesel EDC automatic gearbox in the Renault Megane and Scenic? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I enjoy your reviews excellent. Renault have brought out a new 1.5 diesel EDC auto gearbox going into the Scenic and Megane. I would be interested in your...
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  Does the petrol Fiat 500C drive as well as the diesel version? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In your road test you thought the 500C drove like a sports car and was as good as the Mini Cooper thanks to the anti-roll bar. Is this the same as a torsion...
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  Which model of Audi A4 would you recommend for economical maintenance? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just passed my driving test and was considering buying a car. I'm 30 years old and an IT technician. I have always wanted to drive an Audi A4 but which...
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  Advance and be noticed 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife who, at eighty two, is soon to take an Advanced Driving Test with the Institute of Advanced Driving, plans to change her manual Jazz for an auto....
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  Please recommend a durable, economical hatchback which is built to last? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a G-reg Nissan Micra which has done just over 60,000 miles. However, rust is taking hold and I now need to replace it. My budget is approx....
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  Air of the dog 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mazda MX-6. My aircon is possessed by the devil. When I drive the car around town, the aircon works perfectly. When I drive more than 20km, normally...
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  Bad news to brake 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volvo S40 with 1.6 diesel engine. You suggested this engine in preference to 2.0 litres. It has been economical (average of 48mpg for mixed...
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  Reduction theory 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are reducing our two cars to one. I have a BMW 1 Series, three years old; my wife a Peugeot 205, five years old. Can you advise of any car about the...
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  Obscure question 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  During the winter, particularly when frosty, the inside of my windscreen freezes over immediately I get in. (Car kept on drive, all windows closed.) This...
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  Jazz banned 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Jazz, just one year old. I drove it out of the garage on to the driveway, went indoors to get golf stuff to put in the boot, tried to drive...
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  Mini mum motor 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping to change my car. I drive a 1.2 V.W. Polo and am looking for a new car similar to this. I only drive short distances i.e. around town and...
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  Known entry 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car but am struggling to find the 'right' car My average mileage is 5-6,000 a year, would prefer a manual transmission. I am...